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"We and the World: A Book for Boys. Part II" is a classic children's novel authored by Juliana Horatia Ewing, a renowned 19th-century English writer known for her contributions to children's literature. Some stories are brutal and weird, while others creep up on you and draw you in slowly. Delivers an engrossing story centered on the actions and experiences of a bunch of young men. The novel, situated in a gorgeous English village, introduces readers to a charming array of characters, focusing mostly on the lives of the boys and their interactions with the world around them. Juliana Horatia Ewing masterfully weaves together stories of friendship, mischief, and personal growth as the lads navigate childhood's highs and lows. Throughout the novel, Ewing addresses a number of problems, including the necessity for empathy, the value of companionship, and the significance of moral standards. The lads' exploits and discoveries serve as a backdrop for these vital life lessons, making the book both entertaining and educational for its young readers.
About the author
Juliana Horatia Ewing (née Gatty, 3 August 1841 - 13 May 1885) was an English storyteller. Her writings demonstrate a sympathetic understanding of children's lives, a love of all things military, and a profound religious conviction. Julie Gatty was the second of ten children born to the Rev. Alfred Gatty, Vicar of Ecclesfield in Yorkshire, and Margaret Gatty, a children's author. Their children were primarily educated by their mother, although Julie was often the driving force behind their different pursuits, such as acting and botany. Later, she was in charge of establishing a village library in Ecclesfield and assisted in the parish with her three sisters. Her first articles were published in Charlotte Mary Yonge's periodical The Monthly Packet. Julie married Major Alexander Ewing (1830-1895) of the Army Pay Corps on June 1, 1867. He was a pianist, composer, and translator who was also a devout churchgoer and shared his wife's passion for books. Within a week of their marriage, the Ewings were on their way to Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada, where he had been assigned. They stayed for two years before returning to England in 1869, where they spent eight years in the army town of Aldershot. Despite the fact that her husband was moved overseas again, this time to Malta in 1879 and Sri Lanka in 1881, Ewing's health prevented her from accompanying him.
